Nitecore HA23 (2019) review

2019

Cree XP-G2 S3 LED

250 lm output

800 cd intensity

2 x AA batteries

The Nitecore HA23 (HA23) released in 2019. It uses Cree XP-G2 S3 LED, SMO reflector and 2 x AA batteries. The powerful emitter in this headlamp provides up to 250 lm output, 800 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 57 m.

This light has 3 modes of lighting. This light does not have memory function.

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Nitecore HA23 specifications
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Nitecore HA23 (HA23) specifications

Brand	Nitecore
Name	HA23
Type	HA23
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 3/5 based on 1018 user votes.
Launch	2019
Form	headlamp

Body

Weight	42.5 g
Length	70.8 mm
Body diameter	42.3 mm
Head diameter	38 mm
Dimensions	70.8 x 42.3 x 38 mm
Material	polycarbonate
Colors	black

System

The emitter of HA23 manufactured by Cree, a US-based LED manufacturing company. The HA23 has a smooth reflector. The properly focused smooth reflector gives you a more cohesive hotspot and therefore throws better.

Emitter	Cree XP-G2 S3 LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	SMO
Lens	textured plastic
Switch	mechanical rear

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	250 lm
Intensity	800 cd
Throw	57 m
CD/LM factor	3.2

Software

It has the SOS beacon function for an emergency situation. The SOS flashes Morse code so you can signal for help when needed.

Modes	3 modes
Mode memory	no
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	no
SOS/Beacon	yes

Features

The HA23 cannot charge batteries directly. You may need an external charger to keep your battery going. A protected battery is recommended as the light itself does not have low voltage protection (LVP). This light does not have temperature control feature.

Battery	2 x AA batteries
Battery indicator	no
Charger port	no
LVP	no
Thermal regulation	no
Protection	IP67
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	no

Accessories

Package contents	2 x AA batteries headband

The performance of the Nitecore HA23 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Nitecore HA23, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.